Sunday, December 28, 2008

Hydra ( the name means 'water' in Greek) is the capital and main port of the rocky island with the same name . What is special here is that motorized transport is forbidden. Even bicycles are not allowed. Transport of people and goods is made by cart, backs of donkeys, boat.Since 1950 it has attracted artists from all over the world turning into a cosmopolitan artistic and cultural center.

Friday, December 19, 2008

The ultimate recreation and health spot. It has it all: desert -like climate, mineral-rich sea and mud, hot springs, fine beaches, luxurious hotels and spas. In recent years it has lost some of its natural charm due to reduced inflow of water, massive extraction of minerals from the sea by a chemical company ( "The Dead Sea Works"), increasing number of hotels , therapeutic facilities and visitors .Yet it's still one of the greatest places on earth.